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  • Highlights from the National Open Science Festival 2024

    On 22 October, Maastricht University (UM) proudly hosted the 4th edition of the National Open Science Festival. Guided by the motto ‘Meet, share, inspire, care’ over 350 visitors from the education and research sectors across the Netherlands gathered for a day of engaging discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, all focused on advancing Open Science.

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    Closing the digital skills gap. A new pilot for students: Digital Skills Corner

    A small-scale study among UM students revealed that not all students possess the digital skills expected of them during their studies. Teachers assume that all students have basic digital skills, but due to the diverse student population, this is not always the case.

  • Positive feedback on Overton trial and accessible from 2025 onwards

    The trial of the Overton database has been successful, and after consultation with the faculties, it has been decided to purchase the database from January 2025 onwards.

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    OpenUP Grant: Create, Share, Inspire!

    Are you an educator looking to enhance your courses with innovative learning materials? The OpenUP Grant offers you a fantastic opportunity to license and share the learning materials you have created as Open Educational Resources (OER).  

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    De Ironische Orde: An exploration of knowledge and desire

    New Maastricht University Press publication – With pride, editors René Gabriëls (philosopher, university lecturer and researcher at Maastricht University) and Sjoerd de Jong (science editor and columnist at NRC) present the Liber Amicorum “De Ironische Orde” to Prof Dr Maarten Doorman.

  • Countdown to the National Open Science Festival

    With just six days to go until the National Open Science Festival, we spoke with members of the organising team to hear their thoughts. The festival, a collaboration between Open Science NL, LCRDM, DANS and Maastricht University, promises to be another key event for the national Open Science community. What are their expectations for this exciting gathering?

  • New look in Pure backend

    In the next release on Thursday 24 October, the backend of the research information system Pure will show a new and improved header.

  • DANS Open Day 2024

    Join the DANS Open Day on 14 November for insightful lectures and interactive workshops focused on Open Data and Open Science.

  • A game-changing approach: Cards Against Pedagogy

    Open Educational Resources (OER) offer students and faculty at Maastricht University free, adaptable teaching and learning materials in various formats. From handouts to full courses, these resources—licensed under open terms like Creative Commons—can be shared and customised. The Maastricht University Library supports you in finding and sharing OER, fostering collaboration and innovation in education.

  • Register now for sessions at the Open Science Festival 2024

    On 22 October, the National Open Science Festival will take place at Maastricht University. It will be a gathering for the Open Science community, organised by its members. This means that most of the programme will consist of sessions led by community members.